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[dmw71]

Looks fine for Alessa.

Luawn looks good.

Thanks for confirming.

[Rex]

I had Luawn take the extra stuff since he is the strongest and it won't encumber him. Once we get going we can split up the potions and anything else someone may want. I didn't grab the lantern and vote for Alessa to carry it.

For order maybe Feylynn first followed by me (I am actually the second sneakiest PC in the group). Then Alessa, Schillachi and last but not least Thalian. For 10 foot wide just split the order with Alessa alone in the middle rank.

Watches don't matter to me, more impotant that the casters get enough rest to recover spells.

[Rex]

I updated Luawn's equipment. I now have duplicates of a bunch of stuff so if anyone needs something speak up. I had to get creative with some stuff, healing is listed as greater, brandy as a tankard/flask.
Duplicate stuff
Silk rope and hemp rope
Bed roll and blanket
15 days rations now
2 backpacks
2 waterskins (not a bad idea really)

I am at 156.6 lbs and have a 16 strength, not sure if I am encumbered.

[dmw71]

For order maybe Feylynn first followed by me (I am actually the second sneakiest PC in the group). Then Alessa, Schillachi and last but not least Thalian. For 10 foot wide just split the order with Alessa alone in the middle rank.

I've tentatively added these marching orders to the footer. I can easily revise if/when you guys make changes.

[dmw71]

I am at 156.6 lbs and have a 16 strength, not sure if I am encumbered.

You'd have some issues if we were using the variant encumbrance rules (we're not), but, for now, you should be okay.

According to the rules on Lifting and Carrying: "Your carrying capacity is your Strength score multiplied by 15."

With this, you can carry 240 pounds... so you have room to spare.

[Bluetongue]

5 days rations ...? So in Schillachi's mind it should be two days there, two back and a day at the mausoleum.

I am presuming, perhaps wrongly, that this tradition last happened before we were born? Do we simply trek onwards? Who has a map?

[Rukellian]

I have updated my spell list, and reviewed your character information found posted in the footer section. The only question I have is this: does Thalian really have darkvision?

As for the marching order, I have no complaints. Thalian would be happy to bring up the rear guard. During long periods of rest, Thalian would most likely take a later watch, so that he has time to rest/pray for his spells.

Thalian will not pick from the pile offered by the mayor. The way I see it, my character is already carrying a lot on him right now. I also forward the idea of having Alessa hold onto the silver lantern.

[Faanku]

For the marching order, Alessa's owl familiar (called Selynornis if you'd know in character) would be scouting overhead about 20-30ft up and circling around the group, staying within 100ft to telepathically alert her to any dangers; things like wolves, bandits etc that might try an ambush.

I also forward the idea of having Alessa hold onto the silver lantern.

If you'd trust her with it!

[Rex]

Since I assume we know each other would I have a reason to not trust her?

[Faanku]

I meant that in she's a socially awkward recluse, not that she is untrustworthy.

[dmw71]

I just wanted to draw attention to a new Feedback topic I created.

Feel free to use it, or not. But it's there.

[Rukellian]

Sorry about the map mentioned in OOC mix-up. I had my channels crossed I guess

I will try to be more mindful of keeping my info straight in the future.

[dmw71]

Sorry about the map mentioned in OOC mix-up. I had my channels crossed I guess

Hey, no worries. I thought I was losing my mind when going through the action posts last night and couldn't find mention of the map. I do remember reading the question though (which reminded me that I forgot to originally include it as I planned), so I kept digging and found it in the ooc thread instead.

Not a big deal.

[Rex]

I do stuff like that all the time.

[dmw71]

There has been a lot of dialog and role-playing (which is great!), but I haven't been able to keep up with it all so my next update won't be until later tonight or sometime over the weekend.

I'm almost certainly not going to regurgitate all the back-and-forth you've had (you guys all have access to read it firsthand, and have full freedom to keep playing off each other), but I will summarize the key points and nudge things along again.


P.S. It too some finagling (my go-to image editor is apparently no longer a thing ), but I did manage to combine all the map pieces together into a single image, which will help visually your journey and what lies ahead.

Something to look forward to.

[dmw71]

Since editing a post doesn't trigger a new notification, I figure I would point out that a map has been added to my last update.

[Rukellian]

...Thankful that he is already wearing his chainmail, Thalian hoists up his shield and hefts his mace to the ready, approaching Luawn and Feylynn's side after glancing over his shoulder to make sure none were sneaking up on the group.

Hearing the quick translation, Thalian braces himself for the eventual attack. He wasn't ready to charge into the fray yet, he would let them come to him and his shield.

To make sure I am clear about my character's actions, he is moving forward from the back and either stopping next to Alessa or between Luawn and Feylynn up front. I realize that there isn't too much room to maneuver right now.

[Faanku]

Do we need an initiative roll?

[dmw71]

Do we need an initiative roll?

D'oh!

Of course. I knew I was forgetting something. Yes, please provide an Initiative roll (which, for the benefit of players new to 5e, is just a simple Dexterity check. Once determined, the initiative order remains the same from round to round).

[Rex]

I added it to my post since it was still the last one up.